The Sources of Neccessary Restraints
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Earl W. Kintner, Former Commissioner
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Jul31
Consumer Protection and Older Adults Roundtable
Older adults reported to the FTC that they lost more than $2.3 billion to fraud in 2024. Newer versions of imposter scams are increasingly draining people’s hard-earned savings. Join experts from the...
Jul23
FTC, VA, and AARP Talk: Scam Basics for Military Servicemembers, Veterans, and Families
Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and AARP in a panel discussion about scams that target military consumers. Hosted by the AARP Fraud Watch, this...
Business Blog
Bringing new employees onboard? Help them avoid impersonator scams
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After a careful search, you hired the perfect employee. You can’t wait to share the good news on your business’s website and social media. Go ahead and shout it from the virtual rooftop, but know that...
Jul17
Military Consumer Month: Helping Military Families Protect Against Scams
Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and GoVA Foundation for a webinar to discuss how military families can protect themselves from scams and get practical advice on what to do to recover from one...
Jul16
Military Consumer Month: Spotting and Avoiding Job Scams
Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Warriors to Work program for a webinar to discuss ways to spot scams during the job search. Whether you’re an active duty...
Jul09
The Dangers of “Gender-Affirming Care” for Minors
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This workshop will focus on unfair or deceptive trade practices in “gender-affirming care” for minors. Doctors, medical ethicists, whistleblowers, detransitioners, and parents of detransitioners will...
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act ("TAKE IT DOWN Act")
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Consumer Protection
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Pub. L. 119-12
The TAKE IT DOWN Act criminalizes the publication of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions. It also requires covered platforms to: (1) create a process for consumers to notify covered platforms of...
Mar19
Third Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy
March 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Economics will host the Third Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on March 19-20, 2026 in Washington, D.C. This event will bring...
Business Blog
Enforcing the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act: The FTC’s settlement with Evoke Wellness and what it means for businesses
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The FTC is cracking down on companies attempting to deceive people seeking treatment for addiction. An example of this effort is the FTC’s recently filed settlement to resolve allegations that Evoke...
Jan14
How To Bring National Consumer Protection Week to Your Library
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 is March 1-7. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) invites you to celebrate NCPW at your library. NCPW is a great time to share information with your...
Oct21
Understanding Your Consumer Rights
Your patrons have rights in the marketplace. Learn the basics on consumer protection topics including: debt collection, planning a funeral, online shopping, and more. Join the Federal Trade Commission...
Jul15
Help Your Military Patrons Avoid Scams
Every year, servicemembers, veterans, and their families report losing millions of dollars to fraud and scams – there were 99,000 fraud reports that accounted for $584 million in losses in 2024. Join...
Dec09
Office Hours for Librarians – December 9, 2025
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The FTC partners with libraries across the country to share free resources on how to spot, avoid, and report scams. Got questions about a consumer protection topic? Want to brainstorm about...
Sep18
Office Hours for Librarians – September 18, 2025
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The FTC partners with libraries across the country to share free resources on how to spot, avoid, and report scams. Got questions about a consumer protection topic? Want to brainstorm about...
Aug12
Office Hours for Librarians – August 12, 2025
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The FTC partners with libraries across the country to share free resources on how to spot, avoid, and report scams. Got questions about a consumer protection topic? Want to brainstorm about...
Jun10
Office Hours for Librarians – June 10, 2025
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The FTC partners with libraries across the country to share free resources on how to spot, avoid, and report scams. Got questions about a consumer protection topic? Want to brainstorm about...
Business Blog
Focus on the Eyeglass and Contact Lens Rules: The FTC’s message to prescribers
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If you prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, you must give patients copies of their prescriptions any time you perform a refraction exam. Even if the patient doesn’t ask for it. At no extra charge.
Business Blog
Don’t fumble in the red zone: FTC staff’s warning about the new Fees Rule
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This week, just in time for the start of football ticket sales season, the FTC announced Bureau of Consumer Protection staff sent a warning letter to a company in the business. The issue? According to...
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